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Cain Velasquez

Brendan Schaub slams judge's comments about Cain Velasquez: "The years of being a model citizen just goes out the window?"

Josh Evanoff - May 17, 2022

Former UFC heavyweight Brendan Schaub isn’t happy with Cain Velasquez’s judge on his attempted murder trial. Earlier this year, Velasquez was booked on an attempted murder charge after shooting at a car in traffic. Over the following weeks, details emerged as to why the normally quiet former champion took action. Velasquez was reportedly shooting at Harry Goularte Jr., who is accused of molesting one of his family members over 100 times. Instead of hitting him, he struck the man’s stepfather.

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Tony Ferguson

Khabib Nurmagomedov offers Tony Ferguson a deal on the "Eagle Fight Club platform", 'El Cucuy' responds

Cole Shelton - May 17, 2022

Khabib Nurmagomedov has responded to Tony Ferguson’s request to coach The Ultimate Fighter. Nurmagomedov and Ferguson were booked to fight five different times and due to botched weight cuts, injuries, and a global pandemic, the bout never came to fruition. Nurmagomedov’s father had said he always thought he needed to compete against ‘El Cucuy’, so Ferguson wants it to be coaching TUF given the former lightweight champ is now retired.

Jon Jones
UFC

Teammate reveals Jon Jones plans on calling it a career sooner than later: “He told me he’ll fight three times and that’s it”

Susan Cox - May 17, 2022

A teammate has revealed that Jon Jones plans on calling it a career sooner rather than later. Media and sports fans alike are wondering if Jon Jones will finally make his heavyweight debut later this year. Rumours have it that Jones (26-1 MMA) is set to get into the cage with former heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic (20-4 MMA).

Chase Hooper
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Chase Hooper plans to "bring in a weird style" for fight with Felipe Colares at UFC Vegas 55

Cole Shelton - May 17, 2022

Chase Hooper didn’t want to be off for nearly a year but believes in the long run it will benefit him. Hooper last fought back at UFC 263 in June of 2021, where he lost a decision to Steven Peterson to drop him to 2-2 in the UFC. After the setback, he wanted to return before the end of the year but nothing came to fruition. Now, at UFC Vegas 55 on May 21, he will return to the Octagon to take on Felipe Colares.

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Max Holloway

Sean O’Malley believes a third loss to Alex Volkanovski could damage Max Holloway’s legacy: “You can’t consider him one of the greatest”

Susan Cox - May 17, 2022

Sean O’Malley has weighed in on the upcoming Alex Volkanovski vs Max Holloway trilogy fight. Alex Volkanovski (24-1 MMA) and Max Holloway (23-6 MMA) have already met in the Octagon twice. It was to be ‘The Great’ who won both fights.

Ion Cutelaba
UFC

Ion Cutelaba issues apology for his loss to Ryan Spann at UFC Vegas 54: “I made a mistake that changed everything”

Susan Cox - May 17, 2022

Ion Cutelaba has issued an apology for his loss to Ryan Spann at UFC Vegas 54. It was last Saturday, May 14th at UFC Vegas 54 that Ion Cutelaba (16-7 MMA) fought Ryan Spann (20-7 MMA) in the light heavyweight co-main event.  Cutelaba came out swinging hard, but Spann caught him off balance and out of position, locking him in a guillotine choke in round 1 for the win.

Tony Ferguson
Joe Rogan

Tony Ferguson reacts to Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier “bagging” on him during UFC commentary: “I'm the only person that told Joe 'no' for his podcast”

Susan Cox - May 17, 2022

Tony Ferguson has reacted to Joe Rogan and Daniel Cormier “bagging” on him during their UFC commentaries. Apparently Ferguson is not impressed with either commentator.

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Eryk Anders

Just Scrap Radio Ep. 79 with Chase Hooper, Eryk Anders, Parker Porter, and Vince Morales

Cole Shelton - May 17, 2022

The 79th episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with host Cole Shelton is live ahead of UFC Vegas 55. We’re first joined by UFC featherweight Chase Hooper (3:17). UFC middleweight Eryk Anders (20:35) then comes on. UFC heavyweight Parker Porter (34:29) then joins the show. Closing out the program is UFC bantamweight Vince Morales (47:11).

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Tony Ferguson

Tony Ferguson issues fresh challenge to longtime UFC rival Khabib Nurmagomedov

Harry Kettle - May 17, 2022

UFC lightweight Tony Ferguson has issued an intriguing coaching challenge to his rival Khabib Nurmagomedov. While he may have fallen to a knockout defeat at the hands of Michael Chandler at UFC 274, it seems as if Tony Ferguson is seeing things more clearly than he has done in a long time. In a strange way, this loss may well have given him an entirely new perspective on the sport and his career in mixed martial arts.

Cain Velasquez
UFC

Alleged victim in Cain Velasquez shooting speaks out for the first time: “Velasquez has no respect for human life”

Harry Kettle - May 17, 2022

The alleged shooting victim of Cain Velasquez has spoken out for the first time after the former fighter was denied bail. Back in February, 64-year-old Paul Bender was the driver of a Chevy Silverado that police say Velasquez rammed with his car and shot at during a high-speed chase. The belief is that the intended target was Harry Goularte, who has been accused of molesting Cain’s young son.

Jimmy Smith, Joe Rogan
UFC

Jimmy Smith details the benefits of signing with WWE over the UFC: “Vince McMahon can give you all the opportunity in the world”

Harry Kettle - May 17, 2022

Jimmy Smith has explained the pros of signing for WWE ahead of UFC as his commentary career continues to flourish. Ever since hanging up his mixed martial arts gloves, Jimmy Smith has enjoyed a great run as a broadcaster. He spent many years as one of the voices of Bellator before finally making his long-awaited move to the UFC at the start of 2018.

Cain Velasquez
UFC

Cain Velasquez denied bail for the second time, judge states he has a "disregard for human life"

Josh Evanoff - May 16, 2022

Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez has been denied bail once again. In late February, Velasquez was arrested for attempted murder, as well as a litany of other charges. According to reports, the former champion shot at a car and traffic and struck a man. Over the next few weeks, more news emerged about the individual who he shot at.

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Tony Ferguson

Tony Ferguson says he would've retired if he "didn't do good" in the first round against Michael Chandler

Cole Shelton - May 16, 2022

Tony Ferguson was closer to retiring than some may think. On the main card of UFC 274, Ferguson was looking to snap his three-fight losing streak when he took on Michael Chandler. ‘El Cucuy’ said he was looking to prove he is still a top contender and in order to do that, he needed to beat ‘Iron’. Unfortnately for Ferguson, the result did not go his way as he was knocked out in the second round, but in the first round, he had some success and says that is what is keeping him going.

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Nate Diaz

Dustin Poirier confirms he's accepted to fight Nate Diaz multiple times in 2022: "Let's get a damn deal done"

Josh Evanoff - May 16, 2022

Former UFC interim lightweight champion Dustin Poirier is tired of waiting around to fight. ‘The Diamond’ recently confirmed that he’s signed on to fight Nate Diaz twice this calendar year, but so far nothing has been booked. Poirier has been out of action since December 2021, a loss to Charles Oliveira. Following the defeat, he was quickly linked to a fight with fellow star Nate Diaz. Both men agreed to the fight multiple times on Twitter.

Paul Daley
Nick Diaz

Now in retirement, Paul Daley announces he'd return to fight Jorge Masvidal and Nick Diaz: "Those two fights, that's it"

Josh Evanoff - May 16, 2022

Former Bellator welterweight contender Paul Daley confirms he’s done fighting. Well, that’s unless he’s offered a fight with Jorge Masvidal or Nick Diaz. ‘Semtex’ had his swan song last Friday night at Bellator 281 in London. The 39-year-old knocked out Wendell Giácomo in his final fight, a fitting end to his career. However, it may not be the end after all.

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Dustin Poirier

Dustin Poirier reveals he was offered a fight against Colby Covington: "It's not a fight I'm going to take any damage in"

Cole Shelton - May 16, 2022

Dustin Poirier may very well be fighting Colby Covington next. After Covington beat Jorge Masvidal at UFC 272 he called out Poirier, yet ‘The Diamond’ showed no interest in it. He said he didn’t want to allow Covington to make any money by fighting him. Now, however, it appears he has an interest in the bout as he tweeted at ‘Chaos’ saying he accepts the challenge.

Paddy Pimblett, UFC Vegas 36
UFC

Paddy Pimblett tells Stephan Bonnar to “eat s**t” for previous photo snub at the UFC Fan Expo in London

Susan Cox - May 16, 2022

Paddy ‘The Baddy’ Pimblett, the up and coming UFC lightweight sensation shared his thoughts on a photo snub he received back when he was a kid in London. The Brit last fought in March of this year, defeating Rodrigo Vargas (12-5 MMA) at UFC London.

Gregor Gillespie
UFC

Gregor Gillespie addresses his future after being removed from the active UFC roster, claims Tony Ferguson turned him down 100 times

Cole Shelton - May 16, 2022

Gregor Gillespie has claimed Tony Ferguson has turned him down 100 times which has played a role in his inactivity. Gillespie was removed from the UFC’s rankings on Sunday and many wondered if he was released from the promotion. ‘The Fisherman’ took to Instagram to reveal that he is still on the UFC’s roster and loves being a part of the organization. Gillespie added that some of the top-10 lightweights have turned him down which has contributed to his inactivity.